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Owner

Robison, J. Kirk and Robison, Judy

Trainer

Steven M. Asmussen

Jockey

Lanerie, Corey J.

Breeder

J. Kirk Robison & Judy Robison

Earnings

$100,318

Color

Dark Bay or Brown

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Oaks News November 29, 2025

Godolphin’s Bella Ballerina holds on in Golden Rod

Godolphin’s 2-year-old homebred filly Bella Ballerina, a half-sister to 2023 Kentucky Oaks winner Pretty Mischievous, won Saturday’s Golden Rod (G2) at Churchill Downs.

Oaks News October 21, 2025

Feeling the Derby Power: Kentucky Derby Power Rankings 2025 [Oct. 21]

With the Breeders’ Cup Juvenile (G1) and Juvenile Fillies (G1) on Oct. 31, the focus for the best 2026 Classic contenders, a few of the big guns have already been racing.

Oaks News November 23, 2025

Explora invades from Southern California for Golden Rod

Explora is set to invade Churchill Downs from Southern California, where she’ll face 12 rivals in Saturday’s $400,000 Golden Rod (G2), a “Prep Season” event on the Road to the Kentucky Oaks.